The average train between Penrith and Dumfries takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith to Dumfries. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Penrith and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Penrith to Dumfries train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Dumfries train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Penrith to Dumfries train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Dumfries is 70.7 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 1h 39m.